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Devard Darling

WR

Drafted 82nd overall in the 3rd round of the 2004 draft, Devard Darling arrived from Washington State. He last played in 2009 with KC, a career spanning 6 NFL seasons. Few match his yac ability, which grades in the 86th percentile. Across 4 NFL seasons, he has totaled 37 catches for 578 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Size

6'1", 213#

College

Washington State

Draft

Rd 3, 82nd overall (2004)

Seasons

2004–2009

2008 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
44.9

47th percentile among WRs · limited sample

14 games · 0 targets

Role×0.140.00
Hands×0.10.00
Volume×0.12-0.16
Total EPA×0.22-0.49
EPA/target×0.30.00
Yards/target×0.120.00

2008 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed32▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among WRs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burst85▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.

Agilityno data▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine WRs (faster = higher).

Size65▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the WR cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Receiving

Hands51▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat51▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability86▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share50▶

Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.

Air-Yards Share47▶

Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.

Impact

Efficiency50▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.

Volume49▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2008KC44.914172471
2007BAL49.411183263
2005BAL35.56
2004BAL35225

Career profile

Across 4 NFL seasons on file, Devard Darling has played in 33 regular-season games, playing for 2 teams: BAL (2004–2007), KC (2008).

As a receiver he has caught 37 passes for 578 yards and 4 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2007 with BAL: 326 yards and 3 touchdowns in 11 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2008 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home8
10
1.3/g
139
17/g
1
Away6
7
1.2/g
108
18/g
0
In division4
4
1.0/g
39
10/g
0
Out of division10
13
1.3/g
208
21/g
1
In wins2
1
0.5/g
2
1/g
0
In losses12
16
1.3/g
245
20/g
1
On grass10
12
1.2/g
150
15/g
1
On turf4
5
1.3/g
97
24/g
0
Indoors1
1
1.0/g
11
11/g
0
Outdoors13
16
1.2/g
236
18/g
1

2008 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1NE1 rec, 68 yds, 0 TD60.5
Week 2LV1 rec, 10 yds, 0 TD41.2
Week 3ATL1 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD40.3
Week 4DEN—35.8
Week 5CAR1 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD35.5
Week 7TEN1 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD38.9
Week 8NYJ1 rec, 4 yds, 0 TD32.2
Week 9TB—36
Week 11NO1 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD39.1
Week 12BUF2 rec, 14 yds, 0 TD39.7
Week 13LV1 rec, 2 yds, 0 TD38.2
Week 15LAC2 rec, 27 yds, 0 TD46.2
Week 16MIA3 rec, 69 yds, 1 TD60.5
Week 17CIN2 rec, 14 yds, 0 TD40.4

Devard Darling — common questions

What position does Devard Darling play?
Devard Darling is listed as a WR.
Which teams has Devard Darling played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Devard Darling has played for BAL (2004–2007), KC (2008).
Where did Devard Darling go to college?
Devard Darling played college football at Washington State.
When was Devard Darling drafted?
Devard Darling was selected in round 3, 82nd overall, of the 2004 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Devard Darling scored?
Devard Darling has 4 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (4 receiving).
What is Devard Darling's ScoutIndex Rating?
Devard Darling rated 44.9 for 2008, the 47th percentile among WRs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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